Inkscape vs Ipe: catalog facts
 Inkscape |  Ipe |
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Free Free software; no paid version. |
Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web |
- Uses standard SVG as its main format, which many other applications support
- Node editing, layers, complex path operations, text on a path and live SVG XML editing
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- LaTeX text entry that matches the main document
- Precise snapping for geometric figures
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- Complex documents can slow the canvas down
- The macOS build needs care and has historically been the weakest platform
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- Requires familiarity with LaTeX to get the most from it
- Focused on technical figures rather than general illustration
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app, Web application |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-3.0-or-later |
License: GPL-3.0-or-later |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked October 2, 2026 |
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